Vybz Kartel has played some shows since he was released from prison last year, and he’s now announced a proper tour. The Jamaican dancehall singer will soon embark on the Worl’ Boss Tour, playing shows in Guyana, Trinidad, the United States, and elsewhere. See Vybz Kartel’s upcoming tour dates below.
Along with the tour news, Vybz Kartel released the new song “Pretty Girl.” The single arrives with a music video directed by Rizzy. Watch it below.
In September 2024, Vybz Kartel was released from prison after being convicted and sentenced to life for the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. In March of last year, that conviction was overturned after a court ruled that there was juror misconduct in the original trial. After appellate judges in Jamaica ruled against a retrial, Kartel was officially freed from custody come September.
“I have had so many blessings this year,” Vybz Kartel said in a press statement. “The summer is ours, and we are ready to take the world by storm, more passport stamps, more ‘Pretty Girls’ and endless possibilities.”
Read about Vybz Kartel’s “Clarks,” featuring Popcaan and Gaza Slim, in “The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s.” Plus, head to Instagram to watch Vybz Kartel discuss one of his favorite albums.
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Vybz Kartel:
05-24 Georgetown, Guyana – Guyana National Stadium
05-31 Port of Spain, Trinidad – One Caribbean Music Festival
06-06 Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
06-14 Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall
06-27 St. Kitts – St. Kitts Music Festival
07-05 Cologne, Germany – Summerjam Festival
07-07 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
07-10 Paris, France – Accor Arena
07-13 London, England – Wireless Festival
07-18 Montego Bay, Jamaica – Reggae Sumfest
07-26 Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
09-04 London, England – The O2
09-10 Manchester, England – Co-op Live
09-11-14 Attard, Malta – Freedom Street Europe Festival
09-19 Birmingham, England – BP Pulse Live